WOUND MANAGEMENT Monday,

September 9 t h ,
“GERUND” 2019
 GERUND VS INFINITIVE PRACTICE

A gerund is a noun made from a verb by adding "-ing."

Infinitives are the "to" form of the verb.

 It can be tricky to remember which verbs are followed by the

infinitive (the ‘to’ form) of the verb and which are followed by
the gerund (the -ing form) of the verb.

Try to remember that:

 Gerunds  are often used when actions are real, fixed,

or completed. "I enjoy cooking."
 Infinitives  are often used when actions are unreal, abstract,
or future: "He wants to swim."
Sometimes the use of a gerund or an infinitive can change the
meaning of a sentence.

 Can you explain the difference between these two sentences?

"I remembered to take my umbrella.“

"I remembered taking my umbrella."

 THE FUNCTION OF GERUND AND
INFINITIVE
1. As a subject
In a sentence, Gerund and Infinitive can function as subjects.
However, for the Infinitive, it is usually at the end of the
sentence and the subject at the beginning of the sentence is
replaced with "It".

 Gerund:  Studying English is fun.

 Infinitive:  To travel to Mars would take months. (or) It would
take months to travel to Mars.
2. As a subject complement

Both can be used as a complement to the subject in a sentence.

 Gerund: My goal is winning the marathon.

 Infinitive: My goal is to win the marathon.
3. As a noun complement

Noun complement adds the noun's description. In this function,

only the Infinitive can be used as a complement to nouns.

 Infinitive:
The instruction to wear safety goggles has saved many
people’s eyes.
4. As an adjective complement

There are several adjectives that can be followed by an

infinitive.

 Infinitive: I am happy to meet you.

5. As a direct object In a sentence

Verbs are often followed by direct objects.

There are rules about verbs that can only be followed by
gerunds, infinitives, or both.

 Gerund: She enjoys drinking.

 Infinitive: Sarah hopes to see the play.
6. As an object of preposition

Only gerunds are objects of prepositions.

 Gerund : Thank you for helping me.

 1. I often go (dance) ___ on a Saturday night.
To Dance
Dancing
 (dancing)

 2. When I finish (write) ___ this letter, I'll come and help you.
To write
Writing
 (writing)

 3. I am planning (buy) ___ a new laptop soon.

To buy
buying
 (to buy)

 4. I need (sleep) ___ at least eight hours a night.

Sleeping
To sleep
(to sleep)
 5. I want (move) ___ to London next year.
To move
Moving
 (to move)

 6. Would you consider (give) ___ the speech at our anniversary party?
Giving
To give
 (giving)

 7. She avoids (walk) ___ in the rain.

To walk
Walking
 (walking)

 8. Emily promised (eat) ___ all her vegetables.

Eating
To eat
(to eat)
 9. I don't mind (call) ___ them if you don't want to.
calling
To call
 (calling)

 10. You need to practise (listen) ___.

To listen
Listening
 (listening)

 11. Did anyone volunteer (work) ___ on Saturday?

To work
Working
 (to work)

 12. He refuses (talk) ___ to me.

Talking
To talk
(to talk)
 13. I enjoy (watch) ___ romantic movies.
To watch
Watching
 (watching)

 14. We can't afford (rent) ___ this flat anymore.

Renting
To rent
 (to rent)

 15. I managed (get) ___ there on time.

To get
Getting
(to get)